Paving and Mechoui

The back yard has been completely dug up and the paving commenced and nearly completed.

Andy and Bill laying first stone paver at front of house

Tradie Bill

The paving and grouting at the front of the house is finished.

The terrace is also finished.

It will look magic when all done. Of course we had to pick the hardest pavers to lay - called crazy pavers. Not one piece is even in any way and the thickness varies greatly. So the cost to lay is quite high. That's why we took over the laying and grouting ourselves (never having done any of this sort of work before). Andy has shown us what and how to do it as Bill has been his sidekick now for a few weeks.

About one third complete

We took a break from all the hard work and attended the Mechoui on Saturday at the local Salle Polyvante (Local hall 2 doors up). It's the celebration for the beginning of the hunting season - La Chasse.

A grand luncheon of 2 lambs on spits with over 80 people attending. We got to meet some more neighbours which was great. A long lunch that went well into the afternoon.

Lambs on spits at the Mechoui

Carlos and Bill enjoying themselves

We have also managed to see some local brocantes. One at Chenerailles on Sunday was huge. The one at Ventement, not so grand but still interesting.

Apart from the paving and grouting, our socialising has been at a stand still so we could try and get it all completed before heading off to Bavaria this Thursday via Besançon for a much needed rest.

A bientot

Wendy